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Art and Illusion: A Study in the Psychology of Pictorial Representation (Paperback)

by E.H. Gombrich (Author)

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Paperback: 386 pages
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd; 5th Revised edition edition (30 Jun 1977)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0714817562
ISBN-13: 978-0714817569
Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 16.8 x 2.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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This book is a classical study of image-making, which seeks the answer to an apparently simple but fundamental question : why is there such a thing as style?

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4.0 out of 5 stars If you are a thoughtful visual artist, buy this!, 17 Jan 2002

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Even though the book is old, and the language scientific, there are many clues here for the interrogative artist. With a focus on history and the evolving of imagery, we are left with a greater understanding of the illustrators task. A truly fun read, attempting to explain why people perceive and interpret as they do.

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This review is from: Art and Illusion: v. 6: A Study in the Psychology of Pictorial Representation (Paperback)

The classic Gombrich text, old fashioned, and a bit rambling, but all-in-all well worth the price.

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